Zebediah
Zebediah is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Gift of God or Yahweh has bestowed.
Origin and history
Zebediah is a traditional biblical name derived from Hebrew roots meaning 'gift of Yahweh'. Though historically rare in the United States, it has experienced steady, low-frequency usage over the decades. It offers a distinctive, vintage feel similar to other classic OT names like Jedidiah or Jeremiah.
Popularity in the United States
622 babies in the United States have been named Zebediah since 1880. It ranks #4054 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1837.
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 25 |
| 1980-1990 | 63 |
| 1990-2000 | 112 |
| 2000-2010 | 172 |
| 2010-2019 | 160 |
| 2020-2029 | 90 |
Nicknames
Zeb, Zebdiah
Fun facts
- In the Hebrew Bible, Zebediah is the name of at least nine different individuals, including military leaders and priests.
- The name saw popularity among 17th- and 18th-century New England settlers alongside other extended biblical names.